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Léonard Family History

Léonard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leonard, Linard, Leopard, Leonardo, Conard, Leonards, Lenard, Lonardo

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Where is the Léonard family from?

You can see how Léonard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Léonard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Léonard families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Léonard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Léonard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Léonard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Léonard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Léonard. 11% of Léonard men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Léonard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Léonard were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Léonard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Léonard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Léonard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Léonard. For the veterans among your Léonard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Léonard lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Léonard

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